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Fairgrounds, New Orleans

Coordinates: 29°59′10″N 90°04′42″W / 29.98611°N 90.07833°W / 29.98611; -90.07833
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Fairgrounds
The fairgrounds from which the neighborhood takes its name
The fairgrounds from which the neighborhood takes its name
Coordinates: 29°59′10″N 90°04′42″W / 29.98611°N 90.07833°W / 29.98611; -90.07833
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
CityNew Orleans
Planning DistrictDistrict 4, Mid-City District
Area
 • Total0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2)
 • Land0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,000
 • Density3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code504

Fairgrounds is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: Florida Avenue, Dugue, Treasure, Republic and Abundance Streets to the north, North Broad Street to the east, Esplanade Avenue to the south and Bayou St. John to the west.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 0.87 square miles (2.3 km2), 0.87 square miles (2.3 km2) of which is land and 0.00 square miles (0.0 km2) (0.0%) of which is water.

Adjacent neighborhoods

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Boundaries

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The New Orleans City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Fairgrounds as these streets: Florida Avenue, Dugue Street, Treasure Street, Republic Street, Abundance Street, North Broad Street, Esplanade Avenue and Bayou St. John.[1]

Landmarks and cityscape

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Neighborhood landmarks include the Fair Grounds Race Course which gives the neighborhood its name, and Saint Louis Cemetery #3.

The remainder of the neighborhood is predominantly residential, with some local businesses along Esplanade Avenue, Ponce de Leon Street, and Gentilly Road.

Demographics

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As of the census of 2000, there were 6,575 people, 2,983 households, and 1,551 families living in the neighborhood.[2] The population density was 7,558 /mi2 (2,859 /km2).

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,192 people, 2,496 households, and 1,162 families living in the neighborhood.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. "Fairgrounds Neighborhood". Retrieved 2008-06-21.
  2. ^ "Fairgrounds Neighborhood". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Fairgrounds Neighborhood". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved 5 January 2012.